Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Apr 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S South Mountains NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm.  Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S South Mountains NC
 35.55°N 81.68°W (Elev. 1857 ft)
6:10 am EDT Apr 2, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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